In Celebration of Women
The 3rd Annual Fundraiser
Flagler College Saint Augustine, Florida
Raising money to provide scholarships for remarkable young women attending Flagler College
Mark Your Calendar!
Power of the PurseÂŽ 2018 on May 17, 2018
A Message from the Chair of the Women of Vision Advisory Board
MISSION The mission of the Women of Vison Fund is to provide scholarships and opportunities for women who attend Flagler College, to engage women at special Flagler College events, and to establish strong ties and connections with women to Flagler College, our exceptional students, and our extraordinary campus.
A goal of the Women of Vision Fund is to teach both donors and scholarship recipients that paying it forward is a way of life and has a positive impact on the College, the community, and the nation at large. Young women who attend Flagler College will be empowered to make a difference by both receiving and giving. Opportunities afforded to the Women of Vision scholarship recipients at Flagler College shape their lives to be the next generation of leaders. VISION Our vision for the Women of Vision Fund is to create educational and leadership opportunities for women at Flagler College. We seek to harness the collective power of women to raise money for a significant endowment fund, as well as an operational revenue source to generate funding for scholarships and educational opportunities for women at Flagler College. YOU CAN HELP Big or small, your contribution to the Women of Vision Fund is an investment in talented, deserving young women who attend Flagler College. Your gift helps them to achieve, to compete, to realize their dreams and, someday, to help and inspire others.
Ninety percent of Flagler students receive financial assistance, and there has been a significant rise in the number of students with financial need. While institutional aid for female students has increased, the number needing financial aid remains higher than the total amount of aid available. Your gift makes a difference at Flagler. Every gift counts. THE SEED WAS PLANTED Flagler College’s heritage is closely linked with the history of Florida through the life of Henry Morrison Flagler, oil magnate, railroad pioneer and land developer. The College was founded in l968 by Lawrence Lewis, one of Flagler’s principal heirs, as a small, private college for women and opened its doors to 160 female students. In 1971, it officially became a coeducational institution, and in 1972 graduated its first class of 34, of whom 31 were women. Today, sixty-three percent of the 2,500+ Flagler students are women.
The establishment of a women’s fund at Flagler College was another step in expanding and strengthening the support of Flagler College well into the future. A graduate of the first class, Dr. Beverly Copeland Carmichael worked with Robin Cooper, Chair, to spearhead the effort to launch the Women of Vision Fund and to organize the Advisory Board, comprised of community volunteers. It was their vision that a substantial endowment fund be established to provide scholarships for accomplished female students in need of financial assistance. Such a fund is a legacy gift which continues to give, year after year.
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Welcome to the third annual Power of the Purse®. It always amazes me to see this dining hall filled with successful women whose passions include higher education for young women. In almost every way, higher education should provide equal opportunity for both men and women, but we know that’s not the case. Back in the 18th century, English writer and publisher Samuel Richardson observed “the difference in the education of men and women must give the former great advantages over the latter, even where geniuses are equal.” Our shared mission here is to try to change that and we see these four amazing women as agents for that change. Recently I had the pleasure to get to know this year’s Women of Vision scholarship winners and spent a memorable evening with them. We had meaningful conversations about their lives. These young women are extraordinary in so many ways and are already making a difference in our world. After spending some time with them, I came away with a refreshed and even stronger faith in the importance of what we are doing with Women of Vision. We are achieving our mission, one by one, scholarship by scholarship. These remarkable scholarship recipients are kind and compassionate, yet driven to pursue their dreams and create lives they really want. While they are ambitious to achieve their goals, success to them is much more than careers – they want meaningful lives and want to help others during their quests. They are grounded, yet have vision, and are realizing their inner strengths to dream and do. With Women of Vision, we are truly empowering these remarkable young women to make a difference. The opportunities afforded by Women of Vision scholarships are helping to shape their lives. I deeply appreciate your participation and generosity today. In closing, I will quote former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, commenting on the benefits to society of gender equality. “Countries with higher levels of gender equality have higher economic growth. Companies with more women on their boards have higher returns. Peace agreements that include women are more successful.” We hope that the opportunity we have given these four women empowers them to tackle these challenges for the benefit of all of us. Thank you.
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3 Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College 74 King Street | Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 (904) 819-6437 | www.flagler.edu/wov
Robin H. Cooper Chair, Women of Vision Advisory Board
Women of Vision Advisory Board
Women of Vision Advisory Board
Executive Committee Robin Cooper, Chair Cathy Burkhardt, Vice Chair Elsa Brader, Treasurer Julie McGuire, Secretary Linda Allen-Hawkins, Member at Large Dr. Beverly Carmichael, Ex officio, Liaison Board Members
Susan Abare
Kristy Kurowski
Lisa Bond
Janice Long
Barbara Cone
Donna Matthews
Sue Freytag
Linda Mignon
Karen Glenos
Sheia Pleasant-Doine
Sue Hale
Philadelphia Shoop
Holly Hill
Laura Stevenson Dumas
Kathi Keller
Teresa Taylor
Diane Key
Deborah Thompson
Ann King
Jean Tucker
Lynda Kirker
Lou Ann Irby Willis
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Women of Vision Advisory Board
Not Pictured: Laura Stevenson Dumas, Diane Key, Donna Matthews, Julie McGuire, Philadelphia Shoop, Deborah Thompson, Jean Tucker
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Women of Vision Committees
Executive Committee Robin Cooper, Chair Cathy Burkhardt, Vice Chair Elsa Brader, Treasurer Linda Allen-Hawkins, Member at Large (not pictured) Julie McGuire, Secretary Dr. Beverly Carmichael, Ex officio, Liaison
A Message from the Chair of the 2017 Power of the Purse®
MAY 18, 2017 Welcome to the Third Annual Power of the Purse® luncheon, and thank you for participating in the Women of Vision Advisory Board’s premier fundraising event at Flagler College. Every day as I work with businesses and individuals, I am touched by the generosity and kind hearts of the people in the St. Augustine and surrounding communities. As you and I count our blessings and respect the wonder of what each new day may bring, what can we do to ensure others’ blessings are deep, rich and solid? You are already doing it just by being here today! All of you here have shared by giving of
Scholarship Committee Deborah Thompson, Chair Elsa Brader Dr. Beverly Carmichael Robin Cooper Sue Hale Sheia Pleasant-Doine Philadelphia Shoop
your time, your talent, and your treasure. I salute Dr. Beverly Carmichael and Robin Cooper for their vision in establishing the Women of Vision Fund for deserving female students at Flagler College, and appreciate their leadership and guidance in these formative years. Thank you to our Sponsors and their generosity, the Women of Vision Advisory Board, the Committee Chairs and their entire teams who have worked tirelessly to create this remarkable and memorable day. As many of you know, these events do not come off without extraordinary efforts, and these women have done an exceptional job. Enjoy the day and thank you for helping outstanding and deserving female students at Flagler College pursue their dreams and goals for their education and their future!
Marketing Design and Social Media Committee Ann King, Chair Paula Fallon, Vice Chair Robin Cooper 6
Holly Hill Kristy Kurowski
Cathy Bissett Burkhardt Chair, Power of the Purse® 2017
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Power of the Purse® Committees
Power of the Purse® Committees
Operations Committee
Public Relations Committee
Linda Mignon, Chair
Julie McGuire, Chair
Janice Long, Vice Chair
Cathy Burkhardt, Vice Chair
Linda Allen-Hawkins
Robin Cooper
Barbara Cone
Kristy Kurowski
Robin Cooper Sue Freytag
Purse Auction and Raffle Committee
Karen Glenos
Diane Key, Chair
Sue Hale
Kathi Keller, Vice Chair
Kristy Kurowski
Lisa Bond
Philadelphia Shoop
Elsa Brader
Laura Stevenson Dumas
Cathy Burkhardt
Teresa Taylor
Araan Burnett
Jean Tucker
Robin Cooper Diana Emehiser
Program and Speaker Committee
Ann King
Teresa Taylor, Chair
Lynda Kirker
Cathy Burkhardt, Vice Chair
Janice Long
Susan Abare
Linda Marshall
Elsa Brader
Donna Matthews
Dr. Beverly Carmichael
Linda Mignon
Barbara Cone Robin Cooper Donna Matthews Julie McGuire
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Power of the PurseÂŽ Committees Sponsorship Committee Lynda Kirker, Chair Robin Cooper, Vice Chair Dr. Beverly Carmichael Kristy Kurowski Tribute Book Committee Jean Tucker, Chair Dr. Beverly Carmichael Robin Cooper Kristy Kurowski Tribute Book Sales Committee Donna Matthews, Chair Lisa Bond, Vice Chair Robin Cooper
Tributes
Janice Long
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Susan Jones Abare
We celebrate humanity as we pay tribute to those who have touched our lives. We commemorate the many contributions made by women through their personal sacrifices, accomplishments, strengths, perseverance, wisdom, support, love, and grace. By purchasing a Tribute, you have helped provide scholarships and educational opportunities to Flagler students, and you have also recognized a special woman who has made an indelible difference in your life.
Tribute Donors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kristen Boynton Araan Burnett Dr. Beverly Carmichael Terrie Noland Sandy Upchurch Women of Vision Advisory Board members
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Susan Abare truly is “the First Lady of Flagler College.” She is also a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a teacher and a strong community advocate. Susan is completely devoted to her husband, President Bill Abare, and to her family. There is never a question that they come first in her life, though she has generously given her time, talents, skills and leadership to her church, to Flagler College and to the Women of Vision. Susan helped to plan and develop the Presbyterian Day School at her beloved Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she sings in the choir every Sunday. She gave up her career as an elementary school teacher when Dr. Abare became President in 2001 and embraced her role by his side. She started “Mrs. Abare’s Tea,” a favorite spring event for College donors. Her husband calls her an unsung hero. We agree. We have all been inspired by her classic elegance, kindness and unwavering dedication to Flagler College, to Bill and to her family. With her quiet strength and grace, she is our example of the perfect First Lady – she meets and greets all with unmatched warmth and genuine interest. Susan enriches our lives, and we cherish her friendship, her generous spirit and her beautiful smile. She has done much for Flagler College and the community of St. Augustine. As Bill describes her, “She gets it. She is Golden.” We agree. She is our golden girl. With love from, Elsa Brader, Lisa Bond, Cathy Burkhardt, Beverly Carmichael, Barbara Cone, Robin Cooper, Sue Freytag, Karen Glenos, Sue Hale, Linda Allen Hawkins, Holly Hill, Kathi Keller, Diane Key, Lynda Kirker, Kristy Kurowski, Delores Lastinger, Janice Long, Julie McGuire, Linda Mignon, Sheia Pleasant-Doine, Philadelphia Shoop, Teresa Taylor, Jean Tucker, and Lou Ann Willis
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Hope Katherine Carmichael
From the time she arrived, she has been an inspiration to me. I often wondered how I got so lucky to have her as my daughter. Her sense of fairness and her wisdom, for such a young girl, always amazed Don and me. She has been our hero over the years. She opened her heart and her home to her three adopted sisters and amazed our family and community with her generosity and understanding. I am touched by her compassion and her unbridled love of animals, and I am continually amazed by her intelligence. Her accomplishments are a great source of pride for us, particularly her writing which is articulate and eloquent. Her poetry is sometimes dark, but often lyrical. Her poems have left me stunned, yet yearning for another one. After college, she promptly headed for New York City, where she made her own way and found her niche. She has a song in her heart, and is great fun. Every day I am deeply thankful for her!
Judith Ann Foley
I am honored to have my mother, Judith Ann Foley, sitting beside me at an event that I helped to coordinate. Her professional achievements in event planning, advertising and sports marketing continue to have an impact on the industry today, and I am very proud of that. My mother has always passionately supported me in everything I have ever done, even if it meant sacrificing something for herself. Her love for her granddaughters is endless. I know this is the real reason she finally retired and moved to Florida! When I graduated from Flagler College with my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, my mother gave me a beautiful hand written letter I had framed. She wrote, “Women are naturally going to rise up and go against you in business. Stay true to your character yet don’t be afraid to change the world. You will have a handful of true friends in life - However I will always be your very best one.” Love Your Daughter, Araan Elizabeth Burnett
Love, Mom
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Lynda H. George
Ann C. King
Lynda H. George is my mother. She grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC, and later studied History at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. While there, she met my father who was a student at Georgia Institute of Technology. They were married for 51 years and had three children.
“Every one of us looks back on a coach or a teacher who has set us straight and steered us right. You don’t get to the top of your game or the top of your field or the top of the charts entirely on your own, and I want to celebrate the good people who have helped us get where we’re going.” Denzel Washington, A Hand To Guide Me
My mom has a voracious appetite for reading biographies, playing her piano and planning parties…the bigger the better (at Dad’s 50th birthday party she had the Georgia Tech Marching Band on the roof of our house!) They enjoyed living in various places across the country while growing their medical software company until they retired in St. Augustine in 1997.
Many of the 50+ people in Ann King’s office know how helpful her guiding hand has been in our personal lives, for self-esteem, and for our role in the business world. Some of us think of Ann as “That Girl” the character Marlo Thomas played on TV. Just like Marlo, Ann can do anything: raise three super polite, friendly, successful kids; maintain a lovely marriage and home; and run a great real estate office in a rapidly changing world.
But Lyn George is so much more than the brief bio above. I’d like to share my personal vision of her in this Tribute. As my mom, she is warm and sweet and cuddly and strong, with an intense devotion to her family. She taught me to be the mother I am, and there’s been no better trainer and advisor. She fills my low places in life and celebrates the highs. She gives me strength. As my children’s grandmother, she combines warm nurture, clever humor, genuine care and my personal favorite that the children don’t even notice – guidance with refined and elegant wisdom. This rare gift she gives to them. As my cherished father’s wife, she was forever his heart’s desire. He called her “Darling.” Together they showed me life’s gift of a happy marriage.
Marlo Thomas’s famous father, Danny Thomas, told her, “there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.” Ann’s a giver. When values and principals seem to change day to day, Ann King finds the right answers and helps her agents strive to do the right thing. For over seven years now, Ann has set us straight and steered us to be highly regarded professionals, standing by the truth, our families, our faith, and our country. She is our own “That Girl”, providing a trustworthy hand to guide us. We adore you Ann, Saint Augustine BHHS Team
Lyn George is the most incredible medley of grace, style and steely strength that makes me so enormously honored to be her daughter. I love my mom.
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Kristen George Boynton
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Mignon T. Upchurch - Tis
Tis Upchurch first came to St. Augustine when her father was Commander of the Coast Guard Academy during World War II. As a young lady she helped her parents host military guests in their home; this was to be her early start to many years of entertaining family and friends. She would memorize a guest list to greet everyone as if they were an old friend. She never forgot a name or a face. She was known to bake a pan of sticky buns to say “thanks” and cook a pot of chicken soup to say “I hope this helps you feel better.” Tis met her husband Frank during the war in St Augustine. They later married in San Francisco and returned to St. Augustine to raise their four children. Tis was adventurous and loved to travel. In their later years, she and her husband Frank enjoyed boating on the East Coast, the Bahamas and into Canada. They frequently invited friends and family to join them – and as a guest one had to endure her ruthlessness at Scrabble. She was unbeatable, as she had memorized every word beginning with “Q”. She was an accomplished photographer. She had interesting collections of photographs of her children and grandchildren. She also loved to take pictures of natural surroundings and wildlife – some that were accepted in photography magazines. Tis loved a variety of music – she supported the Jacksonville Symphony her home was filled with music. She served on the board of the Trinity Episcopal Learning Center and was a longtime member of the Neal Neighborhood Advisory Board. She frequently opened her home for charitable events and was a generous supporter of Flagler College. She loved the college and it was fitting that her family and friends said their last goodbyes in the Solarium. Tis enriched my life in countless ways. I thank her for being a great mother-in-law and a wonderful friend. I miss her every day. Sandy Upchurch
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Margaret M. Wiecking
Margaret M. Wiecking arrived in St. Augustine in June of 1950, beginning a long love for St. Augustine and its residents. A devoted mother to her three children she spent her adult life educating and empowering students in the St. John’s County school system. Her 30+ years teaching career began as the founding third grade teacher at R.B. Hunt Elementary School. She retired from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, where she finished out the last fifteen years of her career. Margaret was a graduate of Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee and The University of South Carolina, where she was president of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She completed her graduate degree in special education at Florida State University. Our home was always open to any student who needed tutoring to prepare for the college entrance exams. Under our mother’s tutelage many local students went on to become successful attorneys, judges, physicians, and a few politicians. Margaret was very involved in the community as a member of the Pilot Club, Flagler Hospital Auxillary, Trinity Episcopal Church, and the Tri-Delta National Alumni Association. Education was a priority that she passed on to her three children, all of whom have college degrees and advanced degrees. Our mother would be a proud supporter of the Power of the Purse® and of Flagler College. We are pleased to honor her memory. Charles Wiecking Jr. Jill Wiecking-Taylor Terrie Wiecking-Noland
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Visionaries
We thank the donors who have generously contributed to the Women of Vision Fund.
Who is a visionary? Any person who makes a cash gift to the Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College is considered a “member� of the Women of Vision Fund, or a visionary.
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Giving Societies May 12, 2016 - April 14, 2017
Order of the Lion
$2,500 – $4,999 Robin H. Cooper Cynthia J. Watts
1968 Society
$1,968 - $2,499 Judith Gallo-Best
President’s Society $1,000 - $1,967 Elsa M. Brader Catherine B. Burkhardt Dr. Beverly Carmichael Lynda H. George Karen Glenos Lynda Kirker Delores T. Lastinger Janice J. Long Julie and Paul McGuire
Leader
$500-$999 Linda Allen-Hawkins Barbara Cone CeCe E. Drysdale Susan A. Ponder-Stansel Teresa Taylor
Patron
$250-$499 Nan F. Bateman Prissy Elrod Kathleen M. Keller Diane M. Key Kathleen Meehan Jonie Paye Deborah Thompson Sandra P. Upchurch
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Up to $249 Sabrina Abare Sheryl Aycock-Anderson
Ann H. Breidenstein Deborah Brinsfield Nettie R. Brown Katherine C. Caccavale Michele Carmines Janet Chakwin Mary K. Clark Colene Cone Dr. Kathleen Deagan Katherine Dvornick Margaret Ann Edmiston Joanne K. Everett Lise L. Gammeltoft Amanda Garman Sue S. Hale Lynn S. Kehoe Shirley A. Keyser Kristine D. Kurowski Linda Matuza Wendy McDaniel Linda H. Mignon Angela B. Miller Melissa N. Miller Leigh Moorhouse Denise Moxon Patricia Olson Susan Parrish Sheia I. Pleasant-Doine Margo C. Pope Miriam C. Roberson Mollie A. Saunders Miki Schau Jane R. Schwab Joan G. Scop Sally Simpson Elizabeth C. Smith Jane Still Karen M. Taylor Karen S. Thomas Shirley D. Thompson Marjorie Turnbull Nancy S. Walk Janice Whetstone Lou Ann I. Willis Karen Zalkin
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Luncheon Program
Keynote Speaker
10:00 – 11:15 Silent Auction of Purses in the Flagler Room Shopping the array of beautiful purses will end promptly at 11:15 a.m. Winning bidders of the purses will be announced and displayed on screen monitors in the Dining Hall at the end of the luncheon program. Silent Auction checkout will be conducted at the Registration tables in the Rotunda. Checks (made payable to the Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College), cash or credit cards are accepted.
11:30 Luncheon in the Dining Hall Welcome Robin Cooper, Chair, Women of Vision Advisory Board
Remarks Dr. William T. Abare, President, Flagler College
Lunch
Jenny Levison
12:15 Program Introduction of Speaker Cathy Burkhardt, Chair, Power of the Purse®
“Women Around the Table” Jenny Levison
Introduction of Scholarship Recipients Deborah Thompson, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Flagler College
“What the Women of Vision Scholarship Means to Me” Shannon Schmidt, 2014-15 Scholarship Recipient
Jenny Levison is the owner and creator of the Souper Jenny restaurants in Atlanta, GA. A native of Atlanta, she opened her first restaurant 18 years ago with only two employees, and today has four restaurants located in Buckhead, Brookhaven, Westside and Decatur, a catering business, three cookbooks and an inspiring blog. Jenny spends most of her time reinforcing her mission of hospitality one bowl of soup at a time. She strives daily to be part of the Atlanta community and for each guest to be treated like friends and family.
Special Presentation Robin Cooper, Chair, Women of Vision Advisory Board
Most recently, Jenny has formed her first 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the
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Zadie Project. Every time a customer purchases a bowl of her
Diane Key, Chair, Purse Auction and Raffle Committee, Kathi Keller, Vice Chair, Purse Auction and Raffle Committee
Dad’s Turkey Chili, Souper Jenny is committed to preparing and delivering a bowl of soup to Atlanta families in need.
Closing Remarks Dr. Beverly Carmichael, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Flagler College
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2017-18 Women of Vision Scholarship Recipients
Yasmeen Anis Yasmeen Anis is a rising senior from Kissimmee, FL. She is majoring in Elementary Education. Yasmeen is a member of the Leadership CORE program, and was inducted into three honor societies, Kappa Delta Pi, Psi Chi, and Alpha
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Chi. She works as a Flagler College Ambassador. She is on the executive board of three clubs. She will be the President of Kappa Delta Pi in the Fall, and she is the Founder and President of the Muslim Student Association. She has worked with Compassionate St. Augustine and the St. Augustine Film Society to host community wide events in conjunction with Flagler College. She also spends a lot of time volunteering, and is very involved in local elementary schools through Kappa Delta Pi.
Caitlin N. Croley Caitlin N. Croley is a rising senior from Pottsville, PA. She is majoring in Political Science. Caitlin is President of the Student Government Association. She is Vice President of the Florida College Democrats. She is also Vice President of Club Unity and Vice President of Flagler College Democrats, both roles she has held since the spring semester of her freshman year. She currently works as a writing tutor in Flagler College’s Learning Resource Center. She has also participated in the Leadership Core program and was nominated to join Omicron Delta Kappa, the leadership honor society.
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2017-18 Women of Vision Scholarship Recipients
Thamara Trematerra Thamara Trematerra is a rising senior from Atlanta, GA. She is majoring in International Studies. Thamara is a current member of the Campus Activities Board, the Flagler Model United Nations, International Sociological Honors Society (A.K.D). She is also the student representative for the Ringhaver Student Center on the Co-sponsorship committee. Thamara works as a Flagler College Ambassador and is part of the Core Ambassadors program. She is also an intern for the Study Abroad Office where she coordinates campus-wide events for that office. She has also been recognized as an emerging leader by the National Leadership Honor Society (O.D.K), which honors achievement
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in scholarship, leadership, and exemplary character. This fall, Thamara will participate in an exchange program in Germany.
Faith A. Wyluda Faith A. Wyluda is a rising junior from South Amboy, NJ. She is majoring in Political Science. Faith is the First Chair of the Faculty Senate Student Liaisons Committee in SGA. She organized a women’s leadership panel for Women’s History Month. During the election cycle, she was an intern for the Democratic Coordinated Campaign. She is the Treasurer of the Flagler College Democrats. Faith has also served as a Peer Mentor. She was an intern at the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center where she learned about civil litigation in St. Louis, MO. She is currently serving as a student representative for the QEP Topic Selection Committee for Flagler College.
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Donated by Beard’s Jewelry
Raffle Items
Diamond tennis bracelet with a total weight of 3 carats set in 14K white gold from Beard’s Jewelry. Retails for $5,450.
THIS YEAR WE ARE RAFFLING SIX SEPARATE PRIZES! Win one of the following fabulous items:
Donated by Robin Cooper Fendi miniature leather satchel with pick-stitched edges and elegant metallic shine featuring a turn lock top closure, gunmetal-tone hardware and two
• 3 carat diamond tennis bracelet donated by Beard’s Jewelry
• Fendi purse donated by Robin Cooper
• Tacori Starter Kit donated by Nettles Fine Jewelry • Diamond stud earrings donated by Neff Jewelers • John Hardy ring donated by Blue Water Jewelers
inside open compartments. Retails for $2,700.
Donated by Nettles Fine Jewelry This kit includes a Wolf Marrakesh travel case, Tacori 18K925 Large Dome Ring, Tacori 18K925 Color Medley Collection Multi Strand Stone Bracelet and Tacori 18K925 Medley Collection Round Prasiolite & Pear Rose Earrings. Retails for $2,650.
Donated by Neff Jewelers Diamond stud earrings with a total weight of 1.00 carats set in 14K white gold from Neff Jewelers.
• John Hardy bracelet donated by Blue Water Jewelers Tickets are available for $10 each, three for $25 or eight for $50.
Retails for $2,100.
The winning tickets will be drawn at the end of the Power of the Purse®
Donated by Blue Water Jewelers
luncheon; winner must be present to claim prize!
From the Palu collection, this John Hardy ring is sterling silver featuring moon quartz centers with braided bezel. Size 7, Retails for $595.
Donated by Blue Water Jewelers From the Palu collection, this John Hardy bracelet features gentle hand hammered sterling silver with an engraved toggle clasp. Size Medium, Retails for $495.
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2017 Power of the Purse® Sponsors A hearty thank you to our 2017 Sponsors whose support helped to make this Power of the Purse® a huge success.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Sponsors
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2017 Power of the Purse® Sponsors RUBY SPONSORS
Founding Sponsors Special thanks to those who had enough faith in the Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College to step forth as founding sponsors of the inaugural 2015 Power of the Purse®.
2015 Sponsors CITRINE SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS Bozard Ford Lincoln Flagler Hospital Leonard’s
Edward & Leigh Moorhouse
Delores Barr Weaver Fund
RUBY SPONSORS
ST. JOHNS LAW GROUP
FIELDS CADILLAC ST. AUGUSTINE
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Forrest Inc., Build for Life The Kopp Group Re/Max
CITRINE SPONSORS The Bailey Group Burkhardt Sales and Services Anh Vu, M.D.
MEDIA SPONSOR St. Augustine Media
MEDIA SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS Blue Water Jewelers Monarch Studio Troika Studio St. Augustine Distillery
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Purse Donors Appreciation is extended to those who generously donated purses and items to the 2017 Power of the Purse®. As of April 14, 2017
Linda Allen-Hawkins
Janice Long
The Bar Method
Luli’s Cupcakes
Joyce Barrentine
Marsh Creek Country Club
Beard’s Jewelry
Linda Marshall
Blue Water Jewelers
Mellow Mushroom of Saint Augustine
Lisa A. Bond Robin Borland Elsa Brader Jo Anne Bruehert Cathy Burkhardt Araan Burnett Beverly Carmichael Allyson Chambers Christe Blue Boutique Robin Cooper Melanie Dean dhdHOME, Debi Hanks Dooney & Bourke Outlet Diana Essy-Emehiser Flagler’s Legacy Judith Foley Sue Freytag Wendy Gowen H.W. Davis Island Life Kathleen Keller Kendra Scott 36
Diane Key
Diana Napper Nautilus at the Beach Neff Jewelers Nettles Fine Jewelry Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine Jennifer Pate Margo Pope Poseidon Spa Nan Reid Retail Therapy Kerri Robison
Frequently Asked
Questions
Karen Rochelle Mollie Saunders Miki Schau Serenata Beach Club St. John Boutique The Sunshine Shop Tre Sebastian Maureen Trischett Michelle Vijgen Lou Ann Irby Willis Carol and Louise Wolfe
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Women of Vision Fund
How many Women of Vision Scholarships?
of Flagler College?
In 2015, the Women of Vision Advisory Board voted unanimously to invest
As scholarships are powerful catalysts for transforming lives of college
$25,000 from money raised at its inaugural fundraiser, the 2015 Power of the
students, the Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College was founded in 2014
Purse®, to establish the Women of Vision Endowed Scholarship. In 2016, the
to establish scholarships and educational opportunities for exceptional
Women of Vision Advisory Board added $50,000 to its endowed scholarship
female students at Flagler College.
fund. With the 4% spending rate, the first Women of Vision Endowed Scholarship
How does the Women of Vision Fund Advisory
($2,500) was awarded for the 2017-18 academic year.
Board of Directors work?
During its founding year, the Women of Vision Advisory Board established two
A group of community volunteers serve as members of the Women of Vision
$2,500 annual scholarships which were awarded to two outstanding female
Fund Advisory Board of Directors, which is advisory to Flagler College,
students for the 2015-16 academic year. In February 2016, the Advisory Board
administered by the Office of Institutional Advancement, and serves to advance
voted to add a third $2,500 annual scholarship. For the 2017-18 academic year,
the mission of the Women of Vision Fund. It was formed in August 2014 and
three Women of Vision annual scholarships were awarded to total four Women of
officially founded on September 25, 2014. The Women of Vision Fund Advisory
Vision scholarships. Each year, the Advisory Board assesses its fund balance and
Board oversees the business and activities of the Fund, and plans, executes, and
determines scholarship amounts, with the goal to build the endowment fund
evaluates an annual fundraising plan to raise money for the Fund.
and to increase the number and amount of scholarships. This year, Women of
What is the goal of the Women of Vision Fund? The goal is to harness the collective power of women to raise money for a
Vision scholarships total four.
Why target female students?
significant endowment fund, as well as an operational revenue source to
There has been a steady increase in the need for financial aid for Flagler
generate funding for scholarships and educational opportunities for exceptional
students. This increasing need is also a nationwide trend. Ninety percent of
female students at Flagler College.
Flagler students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships, and the
What is a scholarship endowment fund and how does it work? A scholarship endowment fund is a fund created specifically for scholarships
need is mounting. Female students comprise over sixty percent of the student population. In keeping with the mission of women helping women, the Advisory Board determined that the Fund will provide scholarships for female students.
and only the income earned from the fund can be spent (not the principal). The
Is the Women of Vision Fund the
minimum amount to establish a scholarship endowment fund at Flagler College
only one of its kind?
is $25,000. Scholarship awards are not made until the fund is fully endowed and
No. Women’s funds are a growing national movement. Over 160 women-
has time to realize earnings (typically one year). Currently, the spending policy
oriented funds have been created and span 30 countries. Most women’s funds
is 4.0% of the endowment’s spendable base. Endowed scholarships provide a
benefit women and girls in local communities; however, the mission of the
lasting legacy and benefit students well into the future.
Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College is geared to benefit Flagler College female students through scholarships.
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Frequently Asked Questions Who selects the scholarship recipients? A scholarship committee was established by the Advisory Board and is chaired by the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Deborah Thompson, and comprised of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Dr. Beverly Carmichael, and three Advisory Board members. The Committee established criteria for scholarship eligibility, which was approved by the full Advisory Board. This year, 69 students applied for the four scholarships of $2,500 each, and the Committee selected four recipients. With a focus on student achievement and “paying it forward,” the selection process requires the applications to be submitted, complete with a brief essay describing campus involvement or community service/engagement and details about future career plans.
How did this Women of Vision Fund receive trademark permission to use the Power of the Purse® name and concept? Application was made and fee submitted to the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to obtain permission to use the name, Power of the Purse®. The term, “Power of the Purse®” is a federally registered trademark of The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation Middle Tennessee with the U.S. Patent and trademark Office, Registration No. 3,057,003.
How can I make a gift to the Women of Vision Fund of Flagler College? All gifts, large and small, are needed and welcome. Credit card gifts can be made online by visiting www.flagler.edu/wov and clicking “Make a Gift.” Simply select “Other” and note “Women of Vision.” Checks can be made payable to Women of Vision of Flagler College. Envelopes are on the tables at today’s Power of the Purse® for your convenience. Gifts can be made over time, if preferred, and questions can be directed to Kristy Kurowski at KKurowski@flagler.edu or by calling the Office of Institutional Advancement at 904-819-6437.
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